After facing near-collapse and property seizures, Produce Buying Company (PBC) has announced the reopening of its buying centers nationwide. The company says the resumption of its operations will ...

The cocoa crisis, which began in early 2024, broke several records in the price of cocoa, and catapulted the confectionery industry into turmoil. The crisis led to a boom in cocoa alternatives to ...

Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent? A study published in Nature Microbiology has for the ...

Exporters are rejecting the bulk of cocoa beans arriving at Ivory Coast ports because of mold and a high volume of waste material, muddying the supply picture when the market is expecting a surplus.

We’re fresh off National Walk Your Dog Week, and you’ve been hitting the sidewalks and trails, enjoying that crisp air and the satisfying crunch of leaves. It’s the best time of year for a stroll, ...

A gardener must possess a sense of humor to sustain her joy. No one knew this more than Dale and Will, brothers and former operators of Uncle Luke’s, their grandparents’ feed and seed store in Troy.

The Founder and Group Managing Director of CapitalSage Holdings, John Alamu, has disclosed that processing cocoa into finished products for export is now far more profitable to Nigeria’s economy than ...

Cocoa futures rose in New York and London as commercial buying offset pressure from better supply prospects and a possible delay to Europe’s landmark law to tackle deforestation. End users are ...

This fresh, colorful little wonder salad saves the day when you’re too tired to put in the effort. Perfect for haphazard schedules and ever-changing plans, it’s a dish I count on. Made ahead, it stays ...

Cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa "flavanols" could reduce inflammation and help prevent age-related chronic diseases—including cardiovascular disease. This is the finding of Mass General ...